Camille Nickerson | |
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 Nickerson from a 1925 issue of The Crisis | |
| Born | March 30, 1888 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 1982 (aged 94) |
| Other names | "The Louisiana Lady" |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, folklorist, college professor |
Camille Lucie Nickerson (March 30, 1888 – April 27, 1982) was an American pianist, composer, arranger, collector, and Howard University professor from 1926 to 1962. She was influenced by Creole folksongs of Louisiana, which she arranged and sang.